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Reporting concerns
A very handy leaflet has been produced by the Care Quality Commission to let staff know how to report concerns. “It gives you helpful advice on speaking out about poor care and what protection you will have from the law … Continue reading
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Planning for new core skills training framework for health
Skills for Health has been asked to consult on and lead the development of the first ever UK-wide core skills and training Framework for health. This will standardise, for the first time, the minimum training standards, requirements and skills for … Continue reading
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Review of Health and Social Care NOS
Skills for Care are consulting on the Health and Social Care National Occupational Standards. To find out more and contribute visit the Skills for Care web site… click here
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New Sector Qualification Strategy from Skills for Health
Skills for Health have now published their new Sector Qualification Strategy. This includes that qualifications must be employer led and based on National Occupational Standards. There is particular need to support the Assistant Practitioner Role through such qualifications. To read … Continue reading
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New Health and Safety web pages
The Health and Safety Executive have added new pages to their web site especially for those working in healthcare. Go here… http://www.hse.gov.uk/healthservices/
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